When Using the T-Statistic in Multiple Regression to Determine If

question 34

Multiple Choice

When using the t-statistic in multiple regression to determine if a variable should be removed:

• A) R2 will increase if the variable is removed.
• B) if |t| > 1, the standard error will decrease.
• C) a large number of independent variables is convenient.
• D) if |t| < 1, the standard error will increase.

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